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Committee advances SB 85 substitute to expand teacher award eligibility; some members oppose expansion
Summary
The committee approved a substitute for SB 85 to allow teachers in tested subjects at nonparticipating LEAs to self‑nominate for Excels awards and adjusted administrative dates; proponents said one‑time funds should reach eligible teachers, while associations urged study of pilot data before expansion.
The committee voted to favorably recommend the first substitute to Senate Bill 85, which modifies the Excels teacher‑bonus program to allow teachers in tested subjects who work in nonparticipating local education agencies (LEAs) to self‑nominate for awards and updates timing deadlines at the State Board of Education's request.
Senator Fillmore and David Forbush of Utah State University’s Center for the School of the Future said the substitute mainly adjusts dates to give the State Board more time to administer…
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